The lights are from Target Christmas clearance a few years back. I leave them up year round! I usually have to replace a few bulbs in the Spring when we are ready to be outside again. I just attached them to the limbs of the trees with plastic zip ties.

You know, I’d mix stain and paint on those chairs. I stenciled a rocking chair for a friend for Christmas a couple of years ago with paint and then stained the rest of the rocker and it turned out awesome! Just a thought! I’ve always planted a lot of marigolds around my patio to repel mosquitos. There is a mosquito plant but I’ve never grown it. – Karen

SO gorgeous Melissa!!!
Paint the chairs ( I’m a paintaholic so the very last person on your list to ask lol ) but I see a big bold pop of color!
Visiting from COMMON GROUND
Have a wonderful wknd
Hugs,
Suzan

i think i have something pinned where it says mint or lemon scented stuff repels mosquitos? a deck there would be great, i’d love to add low decking to my space, which is just a table and chairs plopped right on the grass.

Thanks for stopping by and commenting at Quirky Vistas. I’m always glad to see you were by. I adore your backyard. I’m a twinkle light fanatic and have them everywhere, so I’m loving your firepit area with the lights in the trees. So fun!
Liz

I came via Redoux. Love the garden, especially the bud lights. BTW I’m visiting from Australia 🙂
There is a good mosquito plant the name of which escapes me (that’s helpful) its a type of geranium called something like “mozzie buster” but that could have been for the Australian market.

I had one near my screen door, the door hit it every time it opened, I never had mozzies in the house 🙂
If I had friends over for a BBQ I’d pull some leaves off and tear the up and scatter under the table. No mozzies!

Wanted to come by to say hello…it’s so very exciting to see garden posts again, winter has lasted way too long! Just wanted to let you know Fishtail Cottage’s Garden Party will be starting up again in May (Thursday May 2nd) Would love to have you come over and link up again and again! Hope you have a great weekend! xoxo, tracie

Found the above link with some interesting comments. In my experience the Mozzie Buster worked best…..there WILL be a US version I’m sure BUT you DO have to break off the leaves or at least shake the bushes every 10 mins or so to release the smell.

Perhaps surrounding the garden area with them and interspersing some citronella candles will work.

You have such a beautiful backyard! Wonderful!
I’m visiting you today from Flamingo Toes. I hope you get a chance to stop by my blog and leave a comment and Link Up, too!
~ Megin of VMG206 Medicine Cabinet Makeover

This is my first time to your blog and I’m loving it! Your backyard is awesome…so many creative ideas! I think a patio or wood deck would look wonderful where the metal chairs are! I like the rustic look of your Adirondack chairs, maybe just a coat of polyurethane? And your little garden house is so cute! I can’t wait to see what other plans you have this summer. And yes, the itching, as in nose and throat is terrible now!

For all of those wondering about mosquito repelling plants, here’s a link to a great website listing several effective plants: http://eartheasy.com/blog/2011/04/5-easy-to-grow-mosquito-repelling-plants/
I live up north in Minnesota (the “Land of 10,000 Lakes” a.k.a. a mosquito’s perfect breeding ground – we continuously joke that our state bird is the mosquito! I am definitely going to plant some, maybe all, of these plants in containers for my deck. Good luck, ladies!

Love this firepit and the pergola or arbor made by the trees. Just perfect and so relaxing. I actually have the perfect backyard for this and want to try to copy in the spring (hope you don’t mind?). Will have to send you a picture and see what you think. Plants that keep mosquitos away are basil, citronella, (which you can get citronella geranium from someone who sells herb plants)marigolds and zinnias. Basil is great! Marigolds and Zinnias keep other bugs away as well. Have fun and enjoy!

I really like the look of this type of loose stone patio. We’re thinking about what materials we’re going to use and deciding between pavers and loose stone.

I do have a few questions for you. Is it stable and comfortable to walk on — do you kick up a lot of rock, get rocks in your sandals etc…? I’ve heard you can only use heavy wide based furniture, not so much regular patio furniture, what is your opinion? I’m just concerned that once we get all the work done, the stones will be too loose and not practical for our application (lounging, BBQing etc..).

It’s a pity you don’t have a donate button! I’d definitely donate to this briilliant
blog! I suppose for noow i’ll settle for bookmarking annd addinjg your RSS feed to
my Google account. I look forward to brand new updates and will talk about
this website with my Facebook group. Talk soon!

First off, let me just say how beautiful this space is! It inspired my family to do something similar. Wasn’t sure if someone might not see this comment on your older post, so I decided to post it again. I was wondering if you have ever noticed an increase in bugs and or snakes in the area? My mothers best friend mentioned that may be the case, basing it off of gardens she’s done in the past. If anyone could shed some light on this subject that would be greatly appreciated!

Simply desire to say your article is as surprising. The clearness to your
publish is just nice and that i could assume you are an expert
on this subject. Well along with your permission let me to grab
your RSS feed to keep up to date with imminent post.
Thanks a million and please keep up the rewarding work.

Hey I know this is off topic but I was wondering if
you knew of any widgets I could add to my blog that automatically tweet my newest twitter
updates. I’ve been looking for a plug-in like this for quite some time and was hoping
maybe you would have some experience with something like this.
Please let me know if you run into anything.
I truly enjoy reading your blog and I look forward to your new
updates.

Under this option, gamers just need to choose a game and click
on to download free online games more in number,
please visit our website. All you need to do is to direct your
browser to the right portal, pick up the game that is best suited to your taste,
and get going. Slowly but steadily passing all
the hurdles including technical as well as others online games are booming with popularity.

I’ve been exploring for a little bit for any high quality articles or weblog posts in this sort of space .
Exploring in Yahoo I ultimately stumbled upon this web site.
Reading this info So i’m happy to exhibit that I’ve an incredibly excellent
uncanny feeling I came upon exactly what I needed. I so
much surely will make certain to don?t put out of your mind this web
site and provides it a look on a continuing
basis.

Rocket League download It offers two Worlds: A Real one,
the one we live in, and a Virtual one, the one we
wish we lived in, focused on the natural relationship
and status of our real life connections by allowing users to show their many faces.

Basically, the truth is that nothing is actually free when it has to do with download on the internet.
Game has become and chosen as the most desirable not to mention the best
MMROPG 2011 game and in recent times programmers
continue working on wow making it become the best MMORPG 2012 as well.

Players will control three different characters within the game,
each with a different personality.gta5download.online Grand Theft Auto IV builds on the series’ rock solid foundation with an awe inspiring recreation of Liberty
City. Game is about thrill, it is about excitement and it is
about adventure that you want to experience in your life.